Job Title: Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

This position manages planning, procurement, and supplier coordination to support production, maintain optimal inventory levels, and ensure continuity of supply in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role functions in collaboration with vendors, sales, marketing, and manufacturing, contributing significantly to valued partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple product lines from procurement to finished goods inventory.
• Develop material purchase plans based on sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Understand inventory usage, scrap, and waste, and provide strategic insights to improve inventory flow within the company.
• Develop strategies to manage supply fluctuations including shortages, logistics delays, engineering changes, and order adjustments while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Coordinate material movements between storage areas and external suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Provide high-level recommendations on projects for each product line.
• Source materials and potential resources worldwide.
• Communicate inventory risk, trends, and performance metrics to management.
• Engage with 3PL companies to ensure trade compliance documents and certifications are in line for import and exports.
• Perform supplier sourcing and negotiation.
• Maintain a true split of 50/50 between purchasing and planning.

Essential Skills

• Experience in purchasing, planning, scheduling, and ERP systems.
• Strong in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.
• Ability to manage material planning, MRP, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and planning.
• 5-10 years of supply chain experience with a mix of buying and planning.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (experience with JDE preferred but not required).
• Proficiency in resource planning and supplier negotiations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Capability in long-term forecasting (1+ year).
• Experience in managing manufacturing schedules.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with CMOs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (necessary for growth within the company).
• Combination of purchasing/buying and planning experience, with both production and material planning expertise.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, or aerospace.

Work Environment

This role is within a niche medical device manufacturer specializing in ophthalmology products and tools for eye procedures. The position is based at the manufacturing site, with occasional visits to the corporate headquarters. Both facilities are located in Gardena, a few minutes apart. The work schedule is flexible, with most team members starting between 7-9 AM. The role is 100% onsite. The team includes two entry-level buyers and additional support from the operations side. There is potential for upward mobility to a managerial role with the necessary qualifications. The work culture values promotion from within, as evidenced by the current GM's career progression. A personable and professional demeanor is essential, given the cross-functional collaboration with departments such as sales, customer service, engineering, and production. Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to business challenges are highly valued.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendora, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Glendora,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

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